You can make a difference in North Korea. Here's how

Contrary to popular opinion, North Korea is a country of individuals - people with ambition, ideas and aspirations. That's why making individual connections within the country is so important - and how we can all make a difference.

10 Drought-Tolerant Plants to Have a Bountiful Garden—With Less Water

How Do You Set Boundaries for Working Off the Clock?

How do you set boundaries for working off-hours outside the office? Do you feel comfortable not checking email or ignoring emails sent late at night?

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Have you seen anyone with a semicolon tattoo? Here's what it's about.

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How Mental Health Conditions Are Dismissed By Family and Friends

Many times when people are feeling ill because of a medical condition, they are openly allowed to not feel well in the presence of others. It is usually expected and accepted that someone with a more...

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Art that Slows Down How We Assess Gender

At the center of Smack Mellon’s Dumbo gallery, Gil Yefman’s knitted wrecking ball of genitalia and bodily fluids hangs from the ceiling.

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A psychologist explains why being socially awkward is actually a huge advantage

Most awkward people are highly intelligent, according to science. Yet, put them in a casual social gathering, and they’ll find small talk mind-boggling. Ty Tashiro,…

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Former homeless man talks about why some homeless people refuse to sleep in shelters

We begin this year's coverage of Denver's homelessness crisis by exploring the single most-asked question we got last year: why do so many of the city's homeless refuse to sleep in shelters?

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Why We Need an Entrepreneurial Church

Chris Lowney on the church’s current crisis of membership, management, and Catholic identity, and what can be done

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Why Shopping at Thrift Stores Rules

During tough economic times, we all have to cut corners. Unfortunately, for people like me who you know, like to look good out in public, it's impossible...

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Tips for Returning to Work after Cancer Treatment

A cancer diagnosis can cause significant changes to your life – including at work. Many patients have to stop working during treatment, take significant time off, or alter their schedules, all of which can take a significant mental, emotional, and financial toll. Some patients may have jobs that provide flexible …